Abstract

Löwy and Besancenot (2018) make compelling arguments, with deep and thoughtful reference to infamous revolutionaries Luxemburg, Benjamin, Breton, and Guérin. In this process, they lay out some clear and compelling principles for a libertarian Marxism and a libertarian communism. And these will surely resonate with the large number of people who are forced to experience the limitations of capitalist democracy on a daily basis. These four thinkers remind us that we need is bottom-up democracy and substantive equality in every aspect of life. However, there are limitations to what they can offer that require further discussion and debate. This reply focuses on three of these limitations: the question of spontaneity, the need for radical education, and the concept of individual freedom.

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